New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 4, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance today announced that Odfjell Holdings (US) Inc. will establish new operations in Charleston County. The $37 million investment is expected to initially generate 12 new jobs over the next three years. The investment will also impact construction and support services employment.“We are excited about the opportunity to start new operations in North Charleston.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - LPL Financial LLC, the nation's largest independent broker/dealer, today announced plans to construct a new regional headquarters in York County to accommodate its growing custo

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today announced plans  for a new national headquarters campus in York County to meet the company’s existing and future space needs and enhance service to patients on behalf of its clients.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and create 1,700 new jobs over the next decade in order to meet the growing demand of the North American market.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs over the next 10 years in Greenville County to expand the company's advanced manufacturing capabilities. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for its newest manufacturing facility - its first on the East Coast. The $55 million investment is expected to generate more than 500 new jobs over the next several years. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Aero, a manufacturer and producer of sheet metal fasteners and airframe components for the aerospace industry, is establishing a corporate presence in Colleton County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Progressive Packaging Inc., a full-service packaging solutions company based in Simpsonville, is opening a new distribution center in Hampton County to accommodate its growing consumer base. The $500,000 investment will create five new jobs in the area in the first 12 months of service.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KBRS, Inc., an advanced composites manufacturer of custom shower and tileable components, will open a new manufacturing facility in Jasper County. The $2.6 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs. 

Build-out of the 60,000 square-foot facility, located at 8406 Speedway Boulevard in Hardeeville, will be completed in the coming months, and KBRS will begin hiring associates in November 2014.  Interested job applicants may contact Leslie Manor at (912) 352-0442 for full details. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Link Wood Industries Inc., a hardwood veneer manufacturer, plans to locate its new manufacturing facility in Bamberg County. The $1.2 million investment is expected create 44 jobs.